Cosmetology Comprehensive Exam
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? ANS: The nail plate's growth is
affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is called
the_________. ANS: humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to prepare it for
liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? ANS: Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known as __________.
ANS: sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a(n)________. ANS:
watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and is
typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or overfiling with an abrasive?
ANS: eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely __________. ANS: avoid
waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. ANS: They are primarily used for creating a taper haircut.
Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive understanding of
haircutting. ANS: because haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all hair designs are built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
, Identify one of them. ANS: Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl configuration.
Which of the following is a process that permanently rearranges the structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form? ANS: chemical hair relaxing
Which of the following is used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair with water vapor?
ANS: steamer
What process would you use to identify long-term and short-term goals? ANS: goal setting
In most shampoos, __________ is usually the first ingredient listed, which indicates that it is the main
ingredient. ANS: water
__________are additives designed to energize and activate initiators and are added to monomers to
start or speed up the chemical reaction. ANS: Catalysts
Which of the following guidelines should you follow when working with blowdryers? ANS: Always direct
the hot air away from the client's scalp to avoid scalp burns.
_______is the diameter of an individual hair strand. ANS: Hair texture
Which of the following statements is true of Marcel irons? ANS: They allow users to manually control
the clamp's pressure.
----- is a texturizing technique performed on hair ends using the tips of the shears to create a broken
edge. ANS: point cutting
Which of the following steps should you take to become a successful cosmetologist? ANS: Read trade
publications
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? ANS: The nail plate's growth is
affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is called
the_________. ANS: humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to prepare it for
liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? ANS: Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known as __________.
ANS: sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a(n)________. ANS:
watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and is
typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or overfiling with an abrasive?
ANS: eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely __________. ANS: avoid
waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. ANS: They are primarily used for creating a taper haircut.
Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive understanding of
haircutting. ANS: because haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all hair designs are built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
, Identify one of them. ANS: Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl configuration.
Which of the following is a process that permanently rearranges the structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form? ANS: chemical hair relaxing
Which of the following is used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair with water vapor?
ANS: steamer
What process would you use to identify long-term and short-term goals? ANS: goal setting
In most shampoos, __________ is usually the first ingredient listed, which indicates that it is the main
ingredient. ANS: water
__________are additives designed to energize and activate initiators and are added to monomers to
start or speed up the chemical reaction. ANS: Catalysts
Which of the following guidelines should you follow when working with blowdryers? ANS: Always direct
the hot air away from the client's scalp to avoid scalp burns.
_______is the diameter of an individual hair strand. ANS: Hair texture
Which of the following statements is true of Marcel irons? ANS: They allow users to manually control
the clamp's pressure.
----- is a texturizing technique performed on hair ends using the tips of the shears to create a broken
edge. ANS: point cutting
Which of the following steps should you take to become a successful cosmetologist? ANS: Read trade
publications
